We are entering an exciting time of growth and change in our Scottish IT and Digital recruitment business and are looking for an experienced Business Development professional to help us build the business and dominate the market.

This newly created job for a Business Development (Key Account) Manager will see you selling a complete portfolio of Products & Services to both new and existing business customers.

Some key aspects of the role will include pro-actively generating leads and converting to sales, working closely with colleagues to identify & source sales leads, identifying opportunities to make recommendations that promote company approved products and techniques, presenting at external meetings representing the Hays brand, managing the penetration of your territory according to an agreed market development strategy and developing new and existing business using effective, appropriate and ethical sales methods.

You will be working to an annual sales budget and, with the support of an office based Recruiter, will aim to generate and fill a volume of vacancies in your technical space.

About us

We are shaping our business to give our clients the best possible service and delivery experience whilst offering technical candidates a great platform to get the right job.

Glasgow and Edinburgh are the largest of our 5 offices in Scotland and home to one of the UK’s most successful IT/DT teams. To support our strategic plan, we are seeking experienced sales account managers who have worked in account management, software/IT sales or recruitment who are looking for a new challenge to further your career.

What you'll need to succeed with us

You will have come from a strong sales background (recruitment or IT sales account management as some examples) and will in turn have a confident approach to business development and able to display that you are adept at dealing with a diverse portfolio of clients.

Core competencies will include excellent written and verbal communication skills, a very high level of computer literacy & accuracy, the ability to build lasting relationships and deliver exceptional customer service and a results-driven approach.

The successful applicant will likely have previous success selling to an end user, a proven track record of consultative selling, evidence of delivering consistent new business and growing existing, and be able to demonstrate effective selling and presentation techniques to influence the customer.

What you'll get in return from us

On joining Hays you will be given the support of our market-leading brand, receive world-class and sector leading training and have access to the best tools and technology in the industry, a competitive base salary, commission on billings, access to range of excellent incentives and rewards, and we also have a range of generous employee benefits to choose from.

We operate a meritocratic culture where you are rewarded, recognised and promoted based on your results. It is hard work and we expect excellence but if you deliver the results your earning potential and career progression has no limits.

What you need to do now

Interested in a career with Hays in Scotland? Click ‘apply now’ or contact Gill Fraser to discuss your suitability on 0141 212 3672 /

Visit our website, check us out on Glassdoor, follow us on LinkedIn and like us on Facebook.

Our culture is meritocratic; we share a passion for creating opportunities for our people to flourish & succeed whatever their background. We deliver a world-class service to a diverse customer-base and as such welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds.

A career with Hays is more than just a job. Learn more by liking us on Facebook, following us on Twitter and Instagram and searching 'Join Hays'

Winner of the Glassdoor Best Places to Work in the UK 2017 and Best Places to Interview in the UK 2017 (#1 recruitment company)

Winner of the Rate My Placement Best Undergraduate Employer in the UK 2017 (#1 recruitment company)